KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Tax Expense: RM3.2 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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XKLS:9334 KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334
81 GF Score
Price RM4.08
GF Value RM3.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KESM Industries Bhd Tax Expense?

KESM Industries Bhd XKLS:9334 +2.00% 81 Tax Expense is RM3.2 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9334 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

KESM Industries Bhd's tax expense for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was RM1.2 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3.2 Mil.


KESM Industries Bhd  (XKLS:9334) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Expense Historical Data

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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Expense Chart

KESM Industries Bhd Annual Data
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KESM Industries Bhd Quarterly Data
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KESM Industries Bhd Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM3.2 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of RM3.2 Mil mean?
KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) has a Tax Expense of RM3.2 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Expense too high?
KESM Industries Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM3.2 Mil. Overall, KESM Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Expense compare to NVDA and AVGO?
KESM Industries Bhd's Tax Expense of RM3.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Tax Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on KESM Industries Bhd and its competitors. KESM Industries Bhd's current Tax Expense is RM3.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KESM Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.89, compared to a current price of RM4.08 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is RM3.2 Mil. KESM Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334), the current Tax Expense is RM3.2 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KESM Industries Bhd (XKLS:9334) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KESM Industries Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM4.08 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.89. GuruFocus considers KESM Industries Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9334:

  • Tax Expense: RM3.2 Mil
  • GF Value™: RM3.89 vs. price of RM4.08 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9334 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KESM Industries Bhd Business Description

Address 17 Jalan SS7/26, 802, 8th Floor, Block C, Kelana Square, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
KESM Industries Bhd operates through a single business segment, providing essential burn-in and testing services that ensure the reliability of semiconductors, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and advanced sensors. Serving the semiconductor industry, the company's products support technologies across the automotive, industrial, consumer, and commercial sectors internationally. Its customer base spans key markets in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific, with sales concentrated mainly in Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and other regions, and the majority of revenue comes from Malaysia.
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